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M799 LYP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

200,638 mi
Last recorded200,638 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 LYP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2014 200,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 200,638 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 192,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

only just went through emishions

Fail 6 Dec 2013 192,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

only just went through emishions

Pass 20 Nov 2012 185,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 185,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 178,905 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 178,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2010 170,509 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper mount very rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2010 170,509 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper mount very rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2009 161,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 161,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 151,374 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 151,374 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 141,843 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 133,062 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 133,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 124,597 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 124,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M799 LYP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M799 LYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M799 LYP registered?

M799 LYP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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